SCN BestCo Inc. is a privately-held manufacturer located and operated in Mooresville, North Carolina. SCN BestCo Inc. is known industry-wide as a leading developer and marketer of innovative, consumer health care products for retailers and marketers of OTC drug products and dietary supplements. SCN BestCo Inc. specializes in manufacturing solid dose lozenges, soft chews, and other confectionery-based delivery forms of consumer healthcare products for both private label and contract manufacturing partners. SCN BestCo Inc. combines nearly a century’s worth of confectionery experience with emerging consumer healthcare insights to create unique products for our customers. SCN BestCo Inc. strives to be a pioneer and innovator in the field of confectionery delivery forms of OTC drugs and dietary supplements.

SCN BestCo Inc. is currently searching for a Cooker Operator - 12-hour (D Night Shift, to be located at our Mooresville, North Carolina facility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the production supervisor, the Cooker operator is responsible for fully understanding the principles of the continuous cooker’s function, tempering band, cooling station, able to navigate the touch screen controls and how they interrelate. Must be accurate, able to write legible, follow all cGMP practices and keep area neat and clean.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Fully understand the principles of the continuous cooker’s functions
• Fully understand the principles of the tempering band and cooling station and their functions
• Fully understand and navigate the touch screen controls, push button switches and operator panels for the entire cooking process of equipment and understand the effects of changes AND their interrelationship
• Responsible for the correct operation of the proper cooking process flow of equipment, including the Hamilton kettles, batching system, continuous cooker, and tempering band
• Responsible for the verification of ingredients being used in production and that the ingredients are of good quality within tolerances set forth in the batch record
• Responsible for all processing documentation that is associated with product being produced and that the information therein is accurate and legible
• Responsible for the quality of products being produced on the line, ensuring all dosages, set points, temperatures, and any other parameters set forth in batch records are being strictly adhered to with minimal variance
• Must be mechanically inclined and be in constant search of any mechanical issues that may impede production
• Responsible for the daily lubrication, cleaning, upkeep of the equipment train and reporting of any machinery defects to Engineering
• Ensure steam, pneumatic, and electrical systems for the train are in sound mechanical condition and are operating efficiently
• Must be able to change products on the run with minimal waste and with no cross-contamination
• Must be able to effectively communicate any and all issues with supervision, QA and QC
• Responsible for ensuring surrounding work area is clean and cGMP compliant at ALL times
• Understand and utilize the correct hand tools needed for tasks (AVOID the use of pliers, adjustable wrenches, hammers or anything that causes damage to equipment)
• Plan ahead and communicate upcoming product changes with affected personnel and verify needed supplies are on hand
• Perform detailed cleaning and CIP’s as needed and as required per cGMP’s
• Follow SCN BestCo Inc. LOTO Policy and procedures to ensure that machines or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy before performing cleaning, service or maintenance activities where they may be an unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy.
• Read a refractometer and pH meter
• Relieve on the Uniplast during breaks and assist when needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to complete all required documentation (includes, but is not limited to, batch records, log books, notebooks, raw data (charts, graphs, scans, etc.), validation protocols, labels and cGMP-related forms).
• Self-starter
• High level of personal integrity
• Ability to handle multi tasks
• Hygiene oriented/ Quality conscious
• Good team worker
• High level of dexterity
• Versatility/ flexibility a must
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Mathematically inclined is a must
• Good writing skills
• Quality/Safety conscious
• Ability to work in a high temperature environment
• Frequent heavy lifting of 50 lbs. overhead or on shoulder
• Ability to make quick decisions and react accordingly
• Mechanical aptitude
• Production and efficiency oriented
• Ability to operate equipment with PLC controls

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months Machine operator experience, or Certified Production Technician through NCMI
• Willing and able to clean and sanitize machines
• Frequently moves/lifts raw material/equipment weighing 35 to 50 lbs. around the plant floor or overhead.
• Must be open to work any shift that is necessary depending on the business needs - Flexibility in adjusting shift schedule
• Must be able to remain in a standing position up to 85% of the time
• Basic computer knowledge (must be able to log on and complete required cGMP SOP training and email
• Constantly working in a high temperature environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ year Machine operator experience
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other FDA regulated industry
• Prior Manufacturing experience
• Certified Production Technician through NCMI

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)